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THE GUYS MOCK SHELDON FOR TRYING TO HOLD HIS OWN COMIC BOOK CONVENTION UNTIL HE LANDS A MAJOR GUEST CELEBRITY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY" THURSDAY, JAN. 30

James Earl Jones Guest Stars; Cameo Appearance by Carrie Fisher

"The Convention Conundrum" - After the guys can't get Comic-Con tickets, Sheldon tries to hold his own convention and winds up spending a wild night with James Earl Jones. Meanwhile, the girls see if they can act like "grown-ups," on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 30 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. James Earl Jones and Carrie Fisher appear as themselves.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES:renewed through the 2016-17 season (the show's 10th) on 3/12/14

DESCRIPTION:(from CBS's press release, March 2014) CBS announced today a multi-year broadcast renewal for the top-rated, critically acclaimed comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY. THE BIG BANG THEORY, which is TV's most-watched comedy and the top-rated broadcast entertainment show among adults 18-49, has been renewed for an additional three years, extending it through the 2016-2017 season. "Comedy is a big part of our schedule, and THE BIG BANG THEORY is the biggest comedy force on television," said Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment. "This multi-year deal further strengthens our network's position for future seasons and marks another chapter in the great partnership CBS enjoys with Warner Bros. Television for delivering audiences the best in comedy. We're proud to work with and showcase the incredible talents of Chuck Lorre, Steve Molaro and this amazing cast every week."